Paul Beard Dobro Setup DVD owners Ebay Help!

Yann Obergfell · Post by **Yann Obergfell** » 6 Sep 2005 1:01 pm

Hi,

I bought a Paul Beard Setup DVD off ebay and what I received looks like a pirate copy burnt on a computer. Moreover after a couple of minutes there is no sound. I can't even use the thing!
The seller claims it is an original. Here's what he wrote:

"So what are you, a collector of original guitar repair dvds, Or did you want the information provided
on the dvd? Do you think the value will go up on an original, you are a collector? If there was a
problem with your dvd I will gladly send you a new one, only how do you know that this is not an
original? I have many of these old dvds and tapes that I bought from an old guitar shop that was going
out of business and they are all not of the highest production value. What do you want to do?"

I would like to know how a legit the Beard Setup DVD is supposed to look like. I think he just took advantage of my being overseas. Thanks for your help.

Yann

Keith Cordell · Post by **Keith Cordell** » 6 Sep 2005 1:14 pm

Contact Ebay through their Safe Harbor department and you can send them the email to deal with that. What a thief.

Yann Obergfell · Post by **Yann Obergfell** » 6 Sep 2005 1:20 pm

I've just done that. Do you think people at Beard's should know about that?

Post by **Brad Bechtel** » 6 Sep 2005 1:24 pm

Could it be that the DVD is recorded in NTSC format and you're trying to watch it on a PAL-only system? Are you able to watch it on a different system (for example, a different DVD player or a DVD-player equipped computer)?
I'd certainly take advantage of the seller's offer to replace the DVD you already have. Sounds like a bit of communication with the seller should clear up any issues you have.
For what it's worth, I was unaware that the Beard setup video was available on DVD.

Yann Obergfell · Post by **Yann Obergfell** » 6 Sep 2005 1:38 pm

Yes, you are right... I checked on the website. The video is only available on VHS. D'oh!

I use a multi-standard DVD player. The DVD plays just fine for a couple of minutes than the sounds goes off. It doesn't seem to be a format problem. Anyhow, I am still quite mad at myslef for being so gulible! He could rip me off because I let him!
[This message was edited by Yann Obergfell on 06 September 2005 at 02:40 PM.]

Howard Parker · Post by **Howard Parker** » 6 Sep 2005 5:14 pm

The DVD's are burned on a budget and use a plain paper cover inside a vinyl sleeve. Nothing fancy.

I'm betting that it is an original that is having a hard time in a somewhat older player.

Howard@ The Beard Shop

Russ Young · Post by **Russ Young** » 6 Sep 2005 5:55 pm

So what are you, a collector of original guitar repair dvds

Do you suppose he's kidding? I can't imagine a life so dull!

(Sorry you're having problems, Yann. The Beard video is a great way to get the confidence to "open the hood" on a resonator guitar.)